For town and school calendars, see the Town and Other Calendars page.

Sri Lankan Festival at NARA Park

NARA Park Amphitheater 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

The Sri Lanka Association of New England (SLANE) presents the Sri Lankan Festival on September 13th at NARA Park. Live music with 6 Plus and other performers A range of traditional Sri Lankan food Crafts, clothing, and jewelry vendors Family friendly! Fun for all ages with exciting activities! This event aims to successfully showcase Sri Lankan heritage and foster community connections in New England.

Fruitlands Museum: Opening reception for Serenade: A Symphony in Pastel

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA, United States

Serenade: A Symphony in Pastel  A one-woman exhibit by Lisa Regopoulos, a local and national award-winning pastel fine artist. September 13 – November 1 in the Wayside Gallery at Fruitlands Museum. Opening reception on September 13 For more information, see https://thetrustees.org/content/lisa-regopoulos-showcase/.

Free
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Boxborough Museum open house

Boxborough Museum open house

Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA

The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

Free

Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Instagram

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Join us each month for Teaching Tech, a free, hands-on series where we explore a new technology topic in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. From apps to devices to digital tools, each session focuses on building your confidence and skills. This month’s topic: Instagram Learn the basics of Instagram, including how to create an account, post photos and stories, follow others, and stay safe while using the platform. No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Please bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop if you have one. If

Library: Flower Bookmarks @ AML

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative crafting session! We’ll be making beautiful flower bookmarks using glue, pressed flowers, and other natural elements. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any small items you'd like to include—just keep in mind that the bookmarks are small, so tiny additions work best. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. 

Library: Virtual – Democracy Talks: Your Brain on ChatGPT

Zoom

Does using ChatGPT and AI have a cost on our brain cognition? A new study from MIT found the answer could be yes. Hear from lead researcher and professor Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna of MIT Media Lab about this groundbreaking study and its implications. Register for the webinar link here - https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617533914529/WN_tzPKVvQ2RaeZ6rX8Zlw94Q#/registration This program is in partner with the Watertown Free Public Library.

Acton COD: MBTA training

Zoom

Have you ever wondered how accessible the commuter train and the T are? Don't want to take your first trip alone? The Acton Commission on Disabilities (COD) is sponsoring an online training session on accessibility given by the MBTA's Mobility Training Department. Registration is required. Click here to register. For more information on the training, please email the Commission on Disabilities at COD@actonma.gov.

Free

Library: Learn about Beekeeping with John Hedly!

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

John Hedly has been a beekeeper for 17 years. He is the former librarian for the Worcester County Beekeepers Association and a two-term member of the WCBA Board of Directors. In 2024, he was voted Beekeeper of the Year by the WCBA. Come to learn more about bee keeping and a honeybee colony! Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Fruitlands Museum: 13th Annual Craft Festival

Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA, United States

57 New England Artisans show juried craft under festival tents on the fields at Fruitlands Museum overlooking the Nashoba Valley and the New Hampshire mountains. Food is available from the Cafe and food trucks. Rain or Shine. Admission Fees: Trustees members $10 - Nonmembers $15 - Children under 12 FREE Admission includes museum galleries, exhibits, art demos, and trails. For more information, see 2025 Fruitlands Craft Festival.

Free – $15